Monthly cow-calf related newsletters written and researched by specialists from the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. Drought resource publications discussing forages, hay listings, best management practices, supplementation and more.
The objective of this program is to enhance the profitability of beef operations and the quality of life of beef cattle producers by equipping them with vital information on all aspects of beef production, business planning, risk management and marketing. The teaching, research and extension Meat Science program brings cohesion to all facets of industry by bringing dreams to life for the students, as well as, the meat industry.
A nationally coordinated, state implemented program that provides systematic information to U. OQBN is a network of beef producers, educators, veterinarians, and industry professionals committed to increasing producers' access to value added marketing opportunities and improving the quality of cattle produced in Oklahoma.
The OSU Cowculator is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet designed to assist cattlemen in making informed decisions associated with beef cow nutrition. It can account for mineral remaining in the feeder and changes in number of cattle in the pasture.
Is written so that the user can select either "as is" moisture basis, or a dry matter basis to develop or check a ration formulation. For the non-skilled nutritionist, this program may be used to check a feed mixture to see if it meets the NRC recommendations for a given weight and class of growing-finishing cattle.
The OQBN Vac program is a preconditioning program that allows producers to third party verify their preconditioning efforts. This tool lets you estimate the cost of participation in the program versus your projected returns. This decision aid determines the operating and ownership costs of haying machinery and equipment and helps evaluate whether ownership is justified with respect to custom harvest operations.
The program is useful for enterprise budgeting, estimating transportation costs, and evaluating purchasing alternatives. Preconditioning is the practice of preparing calves for the stresses encountered during the transition from nursing to confined feeding. The concept has existed since the large-scale cattle feeding industry first evolved in the late s. The goals are to overcome the stress of weaning, teach calves to eat milled feed, administer appropriate immunizations, reduce sickness and increase the value of the calves to cattle feeders.
Designed to calculate the daily amount of feed for a pen of cattle. This amount varies with cattle weight, the energy values of the ration, and the desired rate of gain. From these inputs, the program calculates net operating returns and annual cash flow for the ranch under different production-marketing alternatives available to the manager. Compares opportunities for marketing cows now or incurring additional cost to target other markets.
Tips and help screens are built into the program, making the calculator easy to use. It includes the P-index for Iowa producers. The Manure Nutrient Value Calculator is a spreadsheet program that works with Microsoft Excel 97 or newer and uses about K of space. Modeled on the Feedlot Monitoring Program, this software is designed to help lamb feeders track production costs, lamb performance, and whether nutrient requirements are met.
Skip Navigation. Decision Aides Cattle Grower Ration Balancer This Excel spreadsheet is designed for balancing rations for growing and finishing cattle. Contact your local county office for programs in your area. Like us on Facebook!
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